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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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