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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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