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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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