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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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