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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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