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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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