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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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