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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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