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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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