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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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