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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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