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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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