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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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