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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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