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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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