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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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