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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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