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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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