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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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