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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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