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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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