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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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