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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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