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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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