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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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