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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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