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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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