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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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