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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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