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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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