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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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