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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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