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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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