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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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