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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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