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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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