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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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