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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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