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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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