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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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