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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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