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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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