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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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