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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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