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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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