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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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