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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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