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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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