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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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