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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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