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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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