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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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