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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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