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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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