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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key 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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