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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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