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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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