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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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