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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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