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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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