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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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