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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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