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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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