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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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