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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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