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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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