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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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