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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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