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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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