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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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