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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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