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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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