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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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