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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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