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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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