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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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