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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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