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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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