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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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