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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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