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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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