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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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