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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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