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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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