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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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