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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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