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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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