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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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