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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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