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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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