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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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