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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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