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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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