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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key 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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