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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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