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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the 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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