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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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