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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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