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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. 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. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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