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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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