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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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