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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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