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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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