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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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