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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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