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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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