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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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