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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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