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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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