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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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