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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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