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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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