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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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