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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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