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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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