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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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