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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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