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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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