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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low 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 technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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