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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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