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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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