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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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