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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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