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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major 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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