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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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