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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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