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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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