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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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