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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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