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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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