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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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