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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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