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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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