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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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