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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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