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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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