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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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