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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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