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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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