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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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