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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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