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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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