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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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