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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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