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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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