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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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