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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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