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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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