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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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