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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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