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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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