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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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