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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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