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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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