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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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