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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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