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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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