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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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