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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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