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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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