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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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