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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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