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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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