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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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