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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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