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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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