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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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