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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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