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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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