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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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