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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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