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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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