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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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