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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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