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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the 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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