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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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