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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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