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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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