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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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