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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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