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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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