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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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