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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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