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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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