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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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