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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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