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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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