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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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