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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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