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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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