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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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