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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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