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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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