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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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