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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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