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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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