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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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