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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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