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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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