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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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