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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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