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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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