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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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