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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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