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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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