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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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