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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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