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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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