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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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