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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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