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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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