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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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