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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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