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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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