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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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