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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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