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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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