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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major 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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