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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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