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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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