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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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