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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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