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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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