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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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