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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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