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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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