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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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