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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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