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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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