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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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