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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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