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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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