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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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