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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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