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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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