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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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