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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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