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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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