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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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