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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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