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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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