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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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