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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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