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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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