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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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