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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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