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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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