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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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