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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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