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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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