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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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