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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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