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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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