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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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