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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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