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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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