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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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