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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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