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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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