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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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