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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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