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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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