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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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