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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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