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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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