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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? 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 for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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