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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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