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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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