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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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