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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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