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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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