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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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