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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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