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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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