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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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