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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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