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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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