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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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