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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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