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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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