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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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