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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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