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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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