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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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