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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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