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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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