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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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