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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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