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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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