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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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