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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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