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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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