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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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