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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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