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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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