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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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