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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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