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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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