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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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