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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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