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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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