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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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