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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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