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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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