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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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