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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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