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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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