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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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