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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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