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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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