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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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