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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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