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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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