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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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