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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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