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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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