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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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