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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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