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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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