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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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