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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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