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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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