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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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