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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner 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 blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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