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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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