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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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