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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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