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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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