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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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