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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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