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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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