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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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