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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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