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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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