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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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