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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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