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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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