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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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