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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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