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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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