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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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