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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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