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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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