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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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