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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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