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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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