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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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