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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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