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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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