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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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