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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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