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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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