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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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