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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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