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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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