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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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