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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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