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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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