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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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