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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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