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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education 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 organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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