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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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