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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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