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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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