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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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