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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part 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. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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