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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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