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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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