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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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