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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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