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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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