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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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