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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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