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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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