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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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