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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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