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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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