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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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