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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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