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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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