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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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