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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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