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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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