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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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