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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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