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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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