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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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