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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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