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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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