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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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