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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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