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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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