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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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