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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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