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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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