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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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