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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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