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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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