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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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