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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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