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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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