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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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