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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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