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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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