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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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