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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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