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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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