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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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