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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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