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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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