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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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 need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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