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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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