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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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