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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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