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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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