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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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