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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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