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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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