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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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