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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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