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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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