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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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