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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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