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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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