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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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