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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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