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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond 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 educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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