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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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