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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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