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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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