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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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