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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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