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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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