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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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