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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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