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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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