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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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