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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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