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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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