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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. 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 MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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