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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like 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 learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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