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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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