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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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