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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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