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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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