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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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