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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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