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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key 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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