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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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