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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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