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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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