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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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