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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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