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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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