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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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