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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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