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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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