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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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