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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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