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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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