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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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