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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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