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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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