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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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