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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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