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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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