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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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