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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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