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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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