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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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