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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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