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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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