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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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