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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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