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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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