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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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