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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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