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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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