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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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