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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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