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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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