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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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