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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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