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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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