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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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