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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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