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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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