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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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