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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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