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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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