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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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