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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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