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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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