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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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