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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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