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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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