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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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