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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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