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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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