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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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