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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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