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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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