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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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