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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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