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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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