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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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