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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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