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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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