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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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