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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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