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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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