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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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